Outer ear

What does "Outer ear" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The outer ear is the part of the ear that you can see on the sides of your head. It includes the ear flap or "pinna", which helps to collect sound, and the ear canal, which is the tube that leads down to the eardrum. The outer ear plays a crucial role in hearing by gathering sound waves and directing them into the inner parts of the ear. It also helps in determining the direction from which a sound is coming.

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